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M25 OJC

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,843 mi
Last recorded64,843 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 OJC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 64,843 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2025 64,843 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2024 60,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 58,316 miles

Central Front under shield not fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 54,744 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 54,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 51,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering tie rod inner joint free play ()

Offside Front Lower Floor not fully secure drivers rubber mat obstructing throttle pedal (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf thrust arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,232 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 38,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,547 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn outer edge,s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,507 miles

both front tyre,s slight wear on outer edge,s

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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M25 OJC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M25 OJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M25 OJC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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